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Scranton, SC

Scranton, SC.

Population: 4,639 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Scranton, SC is $138,403 — up 7.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $215,000 after a median 80 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with hurricane, icestorm, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$138,403

Median home value

+7.7%

1-year change

80

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$138,403
1-year appreciation
+7.7%
3-year appreciation
+9.1%
5-year appreciation
+19.7%
10-year appreciation
+75.2%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$138,403
House Price Index (state)
444.0 (+2.0% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$215,000
Median list price
$286,065
Median price per sqft
$145
1-year sale-price change
+22.5%
Median days on market
80 days
Homes sold (recent period)
3
For-sale inventory
4
Sale-to-list ratio
100.8%
Active listings
6
1-year forecast
+2.1%

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$894/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,117/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,293/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,681/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,939/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.90/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
Scranton Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
hurricane, iceStorm, lightning, tornado, coldWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 72% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
64.1%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
65.0°F
Average high
77.0°F
Average low
52.0°F
Annual precipitation
52.7 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8b (extreme annual low 15 to 20°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
49
Days with Good air quality
191
Days with Moderate air quality
172
Highest AQI recorded (year)
104

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
5,567
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
6,020

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Congaree National Park (58 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
19
Nearest airport
Cockfield Aerodrome (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Florence Regional Airport (FLO) (17 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
MCLEOD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER-PEE DEE, MCLEOD HEALTH CLARENDON
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.6 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+255 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,986
Housing built before 1970
21.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
30.1%
Median annual property tax
$654
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
59.1%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
54,403
Average weekly wage
$939
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
411

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ScrantonState medianUS median
Median home value$138,403$229,480$289,727
Median sale price$215,000$290,675$325,000
Median days on market80 days80 days51 days
Median annual property tax$654$845$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Scranton, SC?
$138,403.
What is the median sale price in Scranton, SC?
$215,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Scranton, SC?
Median days on market: 80 days.
What is typical rent in Scranton, SC?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,293/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Scranton, SC?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane, iceStorm, lightning, tornado, coldWave.
Is Scranton, SC in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Scranton, SC?
Risk to homes is higher than 72% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Scranton, SC?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Scranton, SC?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Scranton, SC?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Scranton, SC walkable?
Walkability index: 5.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Scranton, SC?
Good. Median AQI: 49. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Scranton, SC?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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